Balloon tracheoplasty for tracheal stenosis after prolonged intubation: a simple procedure, but is it effective?

Abstract Background Tracheal stenosis following prolonged intubation is a relatively rare but serious problem. This condition is usually managed by surgical or endoscopic interventions. Bronchoscopic balloon dilatation for tracheal stenosis is considered a valuable tool used for the management of tr...

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Main Authors: Abdallah Nosair, Mahmoud Singer, Mohamed Elkahely, Rezk Abu-Gamila, Waleed Adel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-07-01
Series:The Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-021-00052-5